In the Merchant Navy the requirement was that the 28 days should have been served at sea

This was authorised under Army Order 361

nurses and others employed in military hospitals who actually served in France or Belgium between the 5th August 1914 and midnight of 22-23rd November 1914

It recognises operational service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945

between 7th February

Pacific Star gsm 1962 ni In the Merchant Navy thePacific Star Medal (Replica) The Pacific Star was awarded to British and Commonwealth service personnel who took part in operations across the vast Pacific theatre during the Second World War. It recognises the bravery and endurance of those who served on land, sea, and in the air against Japanese forces between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. This is an officially licensed replica medal, produced in the United Kingdom under approval from the